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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Holiday Open House at Leyden Glen Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Artist/Author Kristin Nicholas and special guests Deborah Garner and The Kangaroo Dyer Gail Callahan. Come be inspired by our colorful home and interior decoration all gussied up for the holidays. Visit the sheep and the sheep dogs. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with gifts handmade with love\, including handmade pottery by Kristin\, books\, notecards\, Christmas ornaments\, tea towels\, and more.  Local lamb for delicious holiday meals is available as well. Visit the 1751 farmhouse which has been featured in Yankee Magazine\, Country Home\, and more. Refreshments served. Leave colorfully inspired! \nFor more info visit www.kristinnicholas.com.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/3rd-annual-holiday-open-house-at-leyden-glen-farm/
LOCATION:Leyden Glen Farm\, 31 East Glen Road\, Leyden\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171202T190000
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SUMMARY:Vintner's Dinner - Black Birch Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lovely night of Black Birch wines paired with an exquisite dinner at our first annual Vintner’s Dinner. Meet and network with members of the wine industry including local farmers\, distributors\, restaurateurs\, liquor stores\, and more. Gather around our table as Michelle gives an update on happenings at the vineyard and plans for next year\, and Ian’s reflections on farming in Hatfield this past year\, and his weather\, crop\, and wine predictions for 2018. \nWe will be working with HardyFoard Catering of Brattleboro\, VT to put together a decadent 5-course meal with some of our favorite wines. We’ll gather at 6:30 for complementary glass of wine and good company and dinner is served at 7:00. \n$95 Per Person \nTickets
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/vintners-dinner-black-birch-vineyard/
LOCATION:Black Birch Vineyard\, 108-109 Straits Road\, North Hatfield\, MA\, 01066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171203T130000
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SUMMARY:Native Wreaths
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Stafford in using native plant material gathered from Nasami Farm to create a small wreath for winter decoration. We’ll discuss plant materials available in winter and best practices for collecting them. Next\, we’ll learn how to make wreath forms and create something uniquely beautiful. Bring pruners\, and ribbon for a bow if desired.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/native-wreaths/
LOCATION:Nasami Farm Nursery\, 128 North Street\, Whately\, MA\, 01093
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
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SUMMARY:Community Food Systems Conference
DESCRIPTION:What: Community Food Systems Conference\nWhen: 12/5/17 – 12/7/17\nWhere: Boston Park Plaza Hotel \nAbout: This conference will explore the intersection of food security\, social justice\, and sustainable agriculture. It will address a variety of community food system topics. There are certain cross-cutting issues we believe are fundamental in community food systems and in building a strong\, equitable food future. \nSkill Building across cultures and sectors\nDiversity of presenters\nRacial\, social and economic equity\nPlease Note: We are seeking to incorporate stories from Community Food Projects grantees into workshop sessions. \nWe expect 500-600 attendees. Presenters will receive discounted registration. Be a part of this historic event. Visit our website for more information. Please contact Kristen (kristen.aldrich@tufts.edu) with questions.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/community-food-systems-conference/
LOCATION:Boston Park Plaza Hotel\, 50 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171205T083000
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SUMMARY:Greater Quabbin Food Alliance Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Quabbin Food Alliance meets twice a year to connect\, network\, and work together on issues impacting local farmers\, health\, food access\, and economic development. Ongoing projects include regional efforts to get more local food served at institutions\, jump-start more food businesses in our area\, support area farmers markets\, coordinate efforts to protect farmland and help farmers\, and address food access barriers. \nWant to share a project or initiative you are working on? Consider giving a “Lightning Talk” at the gathering. A Lightning Talk is a 5 minute presentation that you or your organization is working on related to food\, health\, composting\, business development\, education\, etc (click here to see past presenters). If you are interested in presenting a Lightning Talk please contact Kat Kowalski at 978-248-2055 ext 29 or farmconservation_americorps@mountgrace.org.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/greater-quabbin-food-alliance-winter-gathering/
LOCATION:Orange Innovation Center\, 131 West Main Street\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Apple Corps Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of people taking action to care for public places in downtown Turners Falls…\nand to plant fruit trees and berry bushes around town. \nOver the Winter\, we will be hosting a discussion group on Social Ecology and Local Action. \nPlease spread the word about our next meeting\, and come if you’re called. \nWe’ve had 2 events so far: \nCider Pressing – Oct 14 \nUnity Park Community Garden Fall Clean Up – Nov 18 \nThey were both a blast\, with friends and a bunch of new faces! \nWe’re starting to make connections with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Parks & Rec\, the Skate Park\, RiverCulture\, Shade Tree Commission\, and the Board of Selectmen.  We’re excited to be co-creating fun community events and growing local resiliency. \n(I will be away at a meditation until Dec 10\, so please contact greatfallsapplecorps@gmail.com for location and details.)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/great-falls-apple-corps-meeting/
LOCATION:Turners Falls\, Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171214T190000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Sustainable Business of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:On December 14\, 2017\, the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) will host the 16th Annual Winter Gala at Arts at the Armory\, 191 Highland Avenue\, Somerville\, MA. SBN will be presenting the Third Annual Sustainable Business of the Year awards to recognize the commitment of businesses to building a more sustainable\, local and fair economy. \nSBN is pleased to announce the following award recipients: \n\nEqual Exchange – Mid-Sized Business\, Eastern Massachusetts\nPreserve – Seasoned Small Business\, Eastern Massachusetts\nBon Me – Budding Small Business\, Eastern Massachusetts\nPeoplesBank – Mid-Sized Business\, Western Massachusetts\nReal Pickles – Small Business\, Western Massachusetts\n\nEqual Exchange – Mid-Sized Business\, Eastern Massachusetts \nEqual Exchange’s mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound\, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate\, through their success\, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable\, democratic and sustainable world. SBN Executive Director Laury Hammel stated: “Equal Exchange is a pioneering venture that has had a worldwide impact from so many important angles: Fair Trade\, worker-ownership\, and the triple bottom line. The original vision of the three founders has continued to thrive over the years and it has evolved in magical ways that ultimately have resulted in making a positive difference in communities all around the world and teaching sustainable businesses profound lessons.” \nPreserve – Seasoned Small Business\, Eastern Massachusetts \nPreserve\, a certified B Corporation\, is the leading maker of performance driven and stylish 100% recycled household products. Preserve is powered by the recycling efforts of individuals and companies collecting #5 plastic—such as yogurt cups and other common household containers—via Preserve’s Gimme 5 program. The Gimme 5 program collects and transforms #5 plastics into new Preserve products. All recycling and manufacturing is done in the USA. \nTheir mission is to help reduce the harm caused by the industrial age by demonstrating that consumer products can be both fabulous and lighter on the earth. \nBon Me – Budding Small Business\, Eastern Massachusetts  \nBon Me is run by Boston-bred duo Patrick Lynch and Ali Fong. The business was born in 2010 when the two decided to enter the City of Boston’s Food Truck Contest on a whim and surprised themselves by winning. Their cuisine is both accessible and accommodating. Bon Me uses high quality products and seeks to perfect recipes to serve unique and flavorful meals every day with as many made from scratch ingredients as possible. Additionally\, 90% of their packaging is compostable and in 2015\, they diverted 132 cubic yards of food from the landfill. Bon Me has also joined the fight for $15 movement\, provides food service skill training\, and over 50% of their management is comprised of women! \nPeoplesBank – Mid-Size Business\, Western Massachusetts \nThrough their commitment and actions to support environmental sustainability\, PeoplesBank believes that they can make the region a healthier place to live\, work and raise a family. PeoplesBank started financing sustainable energy several years ago by helping Holyoke Gas & Electric replace its hydroelectric generators\, a sustainable energy source that actually provides electric power for three of their offices. PeoplesBank opened its third LEED® Gold-certified office in Northampton this 2013. Their LEED® Silver-certified office in Springfield opened in 2010 and was awarded the city of Springfield’s GreenSeal because of its innovation and that it was the first building of that type in the city. Their LEED® Gold-certified office in West Springfield opened in 2011 and was the first green building in that community. \nReal Pickles – Small Business\, Western Massachusetts \nReal Pickles is committed to promoting human and ecological health by providing people with delicious\, nourishing food and by working toward a regional\, organic food system. The company purchases all of their vegetables and herbs and spices from family farms in the Northeast\, primarily from 8 organic farms located within 40 miles from Real Pickles. In 2013\, Real Pickles became a worker co-operative to keep the business small\, locally-owned\, and mission driven. They are committed to being rooted in their community and staying true to the strong social mission on which they were founded. \nSBN’s Winter Gala will also feature a silent auction\, live music\, a catered dinner from Basil Tree Catering\, local beverages from Devils Purse Brewing Company and others and networking with others committed to creating a local\, green and fair economy. \nTickets are $70.00 and discounts are available for SBN members\, students and groups. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.sbnmass.org
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/massachusetts-sustainable-business-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts at the Armory\, 191 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171216
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SUMMARY:Workshop Presenters Wanted for ORGANICONN - CT NOFA's 36th Annual Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you know a talented presenter? See below and pass the word! \nOr want to vend and/or exhibit at the big event on March 10? To be a vendor – CLICK HERE! \nGREAT WORKSHOP PRESENTERS WANTED for “ORGANICONN” – our 36th Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference on March 10\, 2018 at Western Connecticut State University\, Danbury\, CT. * The snow date is Sunday\, March 11\, 2018 in the event of inclement weather and the university closes. \nDo you have …. an important lesson to share with local Farmers\, Organic Food Fans\, Homeowners\, Gardeners\, or Young People? If so\, apply to be a Presenter at the Winter Conference! \nWHAT YOU GET: Besides a great experience and a chance to teach others\, presenters also get: \n\nfree admission for all the other workshops & the Keynote presentation\na great lunch!\n$50 (or a year membership with CT NOFA).\nOr you can donate your presenter fee to our scholarship fund for those who want to come but have limited funds.\n\nThis is a special gathering of organic farmers\, gardeners\, landscapers\, organic food fans\, community leaders\, and families who are interested in learning more about organic ways and living! Workshops sessions are 60 minutes long and you can use a Slideshow/PowerPoint presentation (optional but recommended). \nThis year\, our “Audience Tracks” circle around: Organic Enthusiasts & Organic Professionals and therefore\, workshops may likely fall into these audience groups: \n\nProfessional Farmers/Growers\nProfessional Landscapers\nBackyard/Home Growers & Gardeners\nOrganic Consumers/Shopper\nFood Activists & Community Leaders\nYouth: the next generation of leaders and eaters!\n\nSome examples of topics are below but these are only ideas – it is up to you. So give it a thought and apply ASAP (or by Friday\, Dec 15 at the latest)!  \nPLEASE USE THE LINK TO SUBMIT THE INFORMATION BELOW:\n– Presenter Contact Information and Title of Workshop\n– 50 word description of the presentation and topics to be discussed\n– 50 word biography / about the presenter \nDEADLINE: December 15th\, 2017. Your presentation will be reviewed by CT NOFA and a final response will be sent to the applicant by January 15\, 2018 if not sooner. Of course\, the submission of a proposal is not a guarantee of its acceptance but will be considered carefully to suit our audiences with the workshop sessions available. \nPRESENTER APPLICATION: https://ctnofa.wufoo.com/forms/m1vsmx870fz0ulf/ \nQuestions? Email us: winterconference@ctnofa.org or call the office.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-presenters-wanted-for-organiconn-ct-nofas-36th-annual-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Western CT State University\, Midtown Campus\, Danbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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